Fort Fisher Holiday Open House offers music, storytelling

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Nov 30, 2011 at 12:05 AM

Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach holds its Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.

From staff reports

KURE BEACH | Tap into the Christmas spirit and share in the holiday cheer as Fort Fisher State Historic Site in Kure Beach holds its Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the visitors center.Enjoy seasonal refreshments, decorations and entertainment throughout the day, including the elementary school chorus from Leland Christian Academy at 11 a.m., followed at noon by songs and stories of Civil War blockade running by noted historical entertainer John Golden (aka Captain Roberts).Actor/interpreter and storyteller Joyce Grear (aka Harriet “Moses” Tubman) will tell stories of the African-American experience and cultural traditions in the Cape Fear area associated with the Christmas season.The Murray Middle School Jazz Band will cap off the festivities at 1:30 p.m. by performing selections from its holiday repertoire.For the history lover on your shopping list, special discounts will be offered on all Fort Fisher Museum Shop merchandise for this one day only. Be sure to try some of the new Battery Buchanan coffee, specially blended for the Friends of Fort Fisher.Fort Fisher State Historic Site is at 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd., Kure Beach. This free event is hosted by the Friends of Fort Fisher and Fort Fisher Chapter No. 2325, United Daughters of the Confederacy.For information, contact Paul Laird at 612-7067 or plaird@friendsoffortfisher.com.

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